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Terraform Cookbook: Provision, run, and scale cloud architecture with real-world examples using Terraform 2nd Edition, Kindle Edition

by Mikael Krief (Author), Armon Dadgar (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 38 ratings
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Explore how to provision, manage, and scale your infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Key Features

  • Get up and running with the latest version of Terraform (v1+) CLI
  • Discover how to deploy Kubernetes resources with Terraform
  • Learn how to troubleshoot common Terraform issues

Book Description

HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL) has changed how we define and provision data center infrastructure with the launch of Terraform, a top-tier product for building Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Terraform Cookbook shows you how to leverage Terraform to manage complex infrastructure with ease.

This new edition has been updated to include real-world examples for provisioning Azure, AWS and GCP infrastructure with Terraform. You'll delve into manual and automated testing with Terraform configurations, creating and managing a balanced, efficient, and reusable infrastructure with Terraform modules. You'll learn how to automate the deployment of Terraform configuration with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
Besides that, several new chapters have been added that describe the use of Terraform for Docker and Kubernetes, examine advanced topics on GitOps practices, and explain how to test Terraform configurations using different tools to check code and security compliance. The final chapter covers troubleshooting common Terraform issues and provides solutions for frequently encountered errors.

By the end of this book, you'll have developed the skills needed to get the most value out of Terraform and to effectively manage your infrastructure.

What you will learn

  • Use Terraform to build and run cloud and Kubernetes infrastructure using IaC best practices
  • Adapt the Terraform command line adapted to appropriate use cases
  • Automate the deployment of Terraform confi guration with CI/CD
  • Discover manipulation of the Terraform state by adding or removing resources
  • Explore Terraform for Docker and Kubernetes deployment, advanced topics on GitOps practices, and Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
  • Add and apply test code and compliance security in Terraform configuration
  • Debug and troubleshoot common Terraform errors

Who this book is for

This book is for developers, operators, and DevOps engineers looking to improve their workflow and use Infrastructure as Code. Experience with Microsoft Azure, Jenkins, shell scripting, and DevOps practices is required to get the most out of this Terraform book.

Table of Contents

  1. Setting Up the Terraform Environment
  2. Writing Terraform Configurations
  3. Scaling Your Infrastructure with Terraform
  4. Using Terraform with External Data
  5. Managing Terraform State
  6. Applying a Basic Terraform Workflow
  7. Sharing Terraform Configuration with Modules
  8. Provisioning Azure Infrastructure with Terraform
  9. Provisioning Simple AWS and GCP Infrastructure Using Terraform
  10. Using Terraform for Docker and Kubernetes Deployment
  11. Running Test and Compliance Security on Terraform Configuration
  12. Deep-Diving into Terraform
  13. Automating Terraform Execution in a CI/CD Pipeline
  14. Using Terraform Cloud to Improve Team Collaboration
  15. Troubleshooting Terraform Errors
  16. Appendix A: Terraform Cheat Sheet
  17. Appendix B: Terraform Resources
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  1. ISBN-13
    978-1804616420
  2. Edition
    2nd
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publisher
    Packt Publishing
  5. Publication date
    August 31, 2023
  6. Language
    English
  7. File size
    30493 KB
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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Mikael Krief is a DevOps engineer who lives in France. He believes that Infrastructure as Code is a fundamental practice in DevOps culture. He is therefore interested in HashiCorp products and specializes in the use of Terraform. Mikael loves to share his passion through various communities, such as the HashiCorp User Groups. Over the years, he has contributed to many public projects, written various blog posts, published several books, and spoken at leading conferences. For his contributions and passion, he was nominated and selected as a HashiCorp Ambassador since 2019, and he has been awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for 7 years. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BGPTKBQM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Packt Publishing; 2nd edition (August 31, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 31, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 30493 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 634 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 38 ratings

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José Flores
5.0 out of 5 stars Mastering Terraform: From Setup to Scalability, Your Ultimate Guide to Cloud Provisioning
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
As a Sr. SRE/DevOps, I found "Terraform Cookbook: Provision, run, and scale cloud architecture with real-world examples using Terraform" an indispensable resource. This book offers a comprehensive journey through Terraform's capabilities, from setting up the environment to troubleshooting errors, with real-world examples and best practices woven throughout.

One aspect I particularly appreciated was the inclusion of a Discord community dedicated to the book, fostering collaboration and support among readers. The emphasis on versioning and postconditions, along with checks, provided a solid foundation for understanding Terraform's capabilities in depth.

While Azure is predominantly used in the exercises, the book offers a valuable opportunity to learn and adapt for those less familiar with the platform, with dedicated chapters on working with AWS and GCP. Additionally, the exploration of Terraform shell_script and the helm provider expanded my toolkit significantly.

The extensive coverage of Terraform best practices, alongside operating the Terraform state through the command line, ensured that I could apply newfound knowledge effectively in real-world scenarios. The inclusion of over 600 pages and a GitHub repository with code per chapter further enhanced the learning experience, allowing for hands-on exploration and experimentation.

I was impressed by the breadth of third-party tools introduced, including tfenv, tfvc, terraform-docs, infracost, tflint, tfsec, checkov, terratest, test-kitchen, rover, tf-summarize, and many more, enriching the Terraform ecosystem.

The chapters on working with Terraform shared modules, Kubernetes, Docker, and terragrunt were particularly enlightening, also chapters offering practical insights into provisioning infrastructure in various environments and integrating with CI/CD pipelines seamlessly.

Overall, "Terraform Cookbook" delivers on its promise of providing real-world scenarios and code, making it an essential companion for cloud architects seeking to master Terraform and streamline their infrastructure provisioning workflows. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this book is a valuable addition to your library.
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SlickNetAaron
5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable for the beginner and professional alike!
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
For background, I’ve been an SRE/DevOps engineer working on Terraform for the last 18 months. I’ve come up with some advanced techniques and lead a team to convert a mess of some Terraform + Bash scripts into almost 100% Terraform.

This Terraform Cookbook was provided to me complimentary for review, and I am providing my honest feedback. I received no compensation.

I focused on the last 1/2 of the book, as I am pretty well versed in the basics. What I love about this book is that it focuses on using Terraform in the real world. How to move from local development and local state files to using remote state and implementing CI/CD pipelines to deploy your infrastructure. I immediately found very interesting and useful content I was not even aware of. For example:

- A multiplicity of tools for testing your code and infrastructrue (Terratest, terraform-compliance, tfsec, Kitchen-Terraform, and the new built-in testing)
- Exploring resource dependencies with Rover
- Publishing Modules with Git
- Automating module documentation with terraform-docs
- Use AzAPI to generate TF code from existing Azure infrastructure
- Estimate costs with InfraCost

This is definitely a valuable resource to me, and will continue to be referenced in the future!

Some issues I note in the book, or at least my PDF copy;
- My PDF had a number of typesetting issues, with characters all out of whack, random quotation marks, missing and extraneous characters
- My PDF did not enable http links, and copy/paste was problematic with invalid characters over wrapped lines from the text
- My PDF did not have page numbering or page links, so navigating was manual scanning
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Kristoffer Afflerbaugh
5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive book for anyone working with Terraform
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
Great book for anyone at any skill level working with Terraform. Whether you're a seasoned pro looking for new ways to configure and execute your Terraform files, or if you're just starting out, this book has you covered. While the book is heavily focused on Azure, the concepts can still be easily applied to any cloud environment.

For each concept covered, there are various follow-along exercises that start with any required prerequisites, code examples, and then a detailed analysis of what exactly is going on under the hood. The book does not need to be read cover-to-cover; a reader can easily browse to a chapter they want to learn about to learn the concepts, as long as they are already familiar with Terraform basics. If you are new, you can read the book from the beginning to cover the basics of setup and installation, as well as how to write basic configuration files.

The topics covered are as close to comprehensive as I could imagine and include (but are not limited to):
- Basic setup
- The basics of writing configuration files
- Working with variables and built-in functions
- Managing state
- Executing Terraform commands in a CI/CD pipeline
- Working with modules
- Terraform registry
- Docker and Kubernetes deployments
- Security and compliance
- Managing secrets

There's also a nice cheat sheet at the end of the book, covering a large variety of commonly used Terraform commands.

** One thing to note, the book still uses terraform taint, which has since been deprecated in favor of terraform -replace. This is not the fault of the Author and is simply the cost of writing a book on a technology that is often updated quicker than the time it takes to print.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Bookn on Terraform+Shahzad Ansari
Reviewed in India on January 3, 2024
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This book is great, it starts from basic and goes to advanced level like CI/CD with terraform , it also gives insights into things working in background.
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Palak Bhawsar
4.0 out of 5 stars A good resource to understand Terraform
Reviewed in India on January 22, 2024
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"Terraform Cookbook" is an indispensable guide for both Terraform novices and seasoned practitioners. With its well-structured recipes, the book seamlessly integrates theory and hands-on experience, covering the latest features and best practices.
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